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KA T VI•01rniift *QM 22 200a Page C -I A BUSINESS 710 3 -D's Harold Grogan earns awards master certification Harold Grogan. co-owner of the 3L store has earned his Certified Recognition Master ( CRM ) designation, an achieve ment shared by less than one percent of awards professionals nationwide CRM certification marks the highest level of pro- fessional accomplishment in the awards and engraving industry, actueved by com- pleting l'O hours of technical and busi- ness seminars sponsored by the Awards and Recognition Association ( ARA ). an international trade organization with 4.000 member companies ARA's certification program enhances the technical knowledge and business skills of its members through a series of seminars led by qualified industry speak ers For every ten hours of seminar in struction. a CEU (continuing education credo ) is earned It takes seven CEL's (\0 hours) to become a Certified Recognition Specialist (CRS) and an dditional 1 - The 3-1) Store is located at 130 S Montana in Di Ion Harold CEUs (1 7 0 hours) to become a Certified Recogni on Master Grogan and his wife Joan have owned the business since 1994 The 3-D Store uses sophisticated laser and rotary engrav- ing equipment to produce awards in-house The product lines includes custom awards, trophies, banners, signs, and gar- ments using technologies like laser engraving, rotary engrav- ing, sublimation printing, vinyl graphics, and embroidery Harold notes, \It is gratifying to help our clients create custom graphics, such as one honoring the life of a world class athlete and the yearly recognition awards for a national com- pany headquartered here in Dillon The personal attention we give to our clients has yielded their continuing support of our business Most of our clients tell us our products exceed their wildest expectations. To see the item they imagine come to life really motivates us\ HAROLD GROGAN Bank teaches life lessons April 20-24, employees from State Bank & Trust Co will he providing interactive lessons to area schools as part of the National Teach Children to Save Day which is April 21 The annual campaign, sponsored by the American Bankers Asso- ciation Education Foundation, brings children and bankers together for savings lessons in classroom across the country State Bank has been providing this program to the local and surrounding schools for the past 13 years. State Bank spokesperson RayAnn Sutton says they will be traveling to Grant. Melrose, Jackson, Lima, Reichle School, Wisdom, as well as providing the National program to the Dillon third grade classes. With the national savings rate steadily decreasing and bank- ruptcy rates on the rise, financial literacy has become vitally important Unfortunately, formal financial education is rare— with only seven states requiring a personal finance course for high school graduation State Bank is dedicated to providing sound financial advice for children of all ages. State Bank sponsors educational activities though National Teach Children to Save Day and How To Do Your Banking as well as providing the tools neces- sary to teachers on Getting To Know Your Checking Account and All About Banking. State Bank President Clint Rouse stated that the hank is committed to increasing the financial literacy of young people. \The youth of our community are our future customers and employees, not to mention our sons, daughters, and grandchil- dren,\ said Rouse. \We believe that along with parents and educators, we have a responsibility to teach young people the money skills they need to succeed.\ Let Dillon and the surrounding area know what is going on with your business - he it an award, new service or new employee. E-mail your Dillon Tribune business page submis- sion to editorPdillontribune corn. NEWS FROM THE BEAVERHEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By Melissa Hannah, Executive Director Spring brings visitors As Spring is officially here, we are getting ready for the influx of nearly 8,000 tourists expected to come throligh the Visitor's Informa- tion Center (VIC) located in the same building as the Chamber at 10 W Reeder Street in Dillon. What some may not realize is that the build- ing housed by these entities is actually owned by the Beaverhead Development Corporation (BDC), which has been a financial supporter of our non-profit Chamber and plays a key role in many economic development activities throughout the county. The City of Dillon and Beaverhead County have also stepped up to sup- port the efforts of the BDC as the creation of a business relocation brochure is near completion and scheduled to be inserted into the upcoming 2009 Visitor's and Relocation Guide printed by the Dillon Tribune. The collaboration of efforts to give the Chamber. VIC and community such a spectacular building proves we can do amazing things if we work together' Be sure to check out our business directory listings, \hot deals\ and events calendar - all located at www.beaverheadchamber.org. For more information contact the Chamber at 683-5511, or email melissafteaverheadchamber org MUM HANNAH Upcoming Chamber Events May 9\ - Kid's Day on the Big Hole River At the Meriwether Ranch in Melrose and Sponsored in part by the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce May 14\ - Business After Hours At the Comfort Inn Dillon with COSTCO Featuring free demonstrations of \How to Mar- ket Your Business on the Web\ using the Chamber website - in the Comfort Inn Business Center May IS\ & 16\ - EXPO Trade Show at the Beaverhead County High School Gym June 18\ - Business After Hours & Calcutta Event Official Kick -Off to the Beaverhead Chamber Sr Pro Rodeo - join Performance Sponsors, Parkview Acres Kindred Healthcare, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare and Foundation, and State Bank & Trust Co. for this exciting event Meet contestants and place your best bets. June 19* & 20\ - Beaverhead Chamber Sr. Pre Rodeo Invite family and friends to this relaxed, fun Rodeo and cheer on your favorite contestants as they compete in a variety of events each evening July 111\ - Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival expanded this year - the Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival will also offer live music at the Beaverhead Museum Gazebo as well as expanded vendor booths • 1111111044 , 1t JIMA SO% headmada items July Is\ - Jaycees Dena- .= ber lea a - peesanoh Days at Bannock State Park Taking an in-depth look at various U.S., Montana unemployment rates Sy Barbara Based. Dales Tribune staff Did you knoa that Montana, along with every other state, has six unemployment rates, not just one' According to Aaron McNay. economist with the Research & Analysis Bureau of the Montana Department of Labor and Indus try. \The belief that the official unemployment rate is the orik measure of unemployment is widespread, but inaccurate The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) produces six different un employment rates every month. each that measures unemploy ment is a slightly different way The official unemployment rate is designed to track the num her of people who do not have a job and are actively looking for work. McNay explains in his bylined article This rate is the standard be- cause it has been the official mea- sure since 1948, and therefore provides the hest measure com- pared to historic unemployment But the other categories include different variations The BLS' six rate measures are as follows U-1 Rate is extended time unemployment; people who have been unemployed for 15 weeks or longer. U-2 Rate. U-2 measures the number of people who have left their jobs involun- tarily or who have finished tem- porary jobs. U-3 Rate the official rate, includes individuals who have been actively seeking em- ployment within the last month U-4 Rate: total unemployed per- sons plus discouraged workers Discouraged individuals are those who want a job but are not ac- tively looking for employment because there are no jobs avail- able U 5 Kate this category in- cludes both U-4 figures and mar ginally attached workers, those who are have looked for a Job in the past year hut have not looked for a job in the past month U-6 is the broadest measure of labor under -utilization It includes un- employed, discouraged, margin- ally attached and underemployed workers (those available to work full-time but have had their hours scaled back or have accepted part-time jobs for economic rea- sons I The HIS combines the defini tions to develop unemployment rate estimates The seasonally adjusted alternative unemploy- ment rate estimates for the United States are shown in Fig- ure 1. McNey said these rates have only been available at the national level until recently due to the small sample size for states But the BLS published annual- rate estunates for each state fur 200' mkt 2008 The state Research and Analysis Bureau has combined U S Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS) with sta- tistical methods to develop alter- native unemployment rate esti- mates for Montana (Figure 2) Beg uuung in 20(1' and cuntinu mg in 2008, the national unem ployment rate began increasing rapidly By the end of 2008, all of the rate estimates had reached historically high levels. McNay said Also in 2008 a growing num- ber of workers were being forced to leave their jobs involuntarily, indicating that the official unem- ployment rate was understating the negative effects of the eco- nomic downturn Beginning in 2007, Montana's U-6 rate began increasing as well The U-6 rate increased at a faster pace than the standard U-3 rate, indicating a larger proportion of employees are having their hours cut back The conclusion McNay draws from this is that a greater pro- portion of individuals in Montana are being negatively affected by the economy than the standard unemployment rate indicates Rising U-2 and U-6 unemployment rates relative to the standard un- employment rate indicates that Montana's rate is increasing and that a greater proportion of indi- viduals have had their hours re- duced or were laid -off entirely The good news? \These alter- native unemployment rates should ah.o prove beneficial in determining when Montana's economy begins recovering,\ McNay concluded Montana's unemployment rate up slightly to 6.1 ( HELENA ) — Montana's sea- sonally adjusted unemployment rate Increased slightly to 6.1% in March, up from 6.0% in Febru- ary. Montana continues to be well below March's national average of 8.5%. The national rate in creased by 0.4% from February to March, significantly more than the 0.1% increase in Montana's rate \The increase in Montana's unemployment rate was very small this month,\ says Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly \Hopefully the smaller increase is a sign that our economy is sta- bilizing from the impacts of the national recession.\ Seasonally -adjusted, non-agri- cultural, payroll employment de- creased by 3,000 jobs from Feb- ruary to March. The total num- ber of Montanans who are work- ing, including agricultural and self-employed workers, de- creased by 1,658 jobs on a sea- sonally adjusted basis, which is less than half of the job losses experienced from January to Feb- ruary. The seasonally adjusted con- sumer price index (CPI -U ) de- creased slightly by 01% for March. largely due to a 3.0% de- cline in the energy price index The unadjusted CPI -U has de- creased 04'; over the past year. the first annual decline since Au- gust 1955 The annualized decline is primarily a result of falling percent enerp prices over the last year. ('on' inflation, or the index for all items excluding food and energy, has risen 1 $' over the past year Long-term unemployed workers may qualify for extended unemployment insurance benefits (Helena) - Labor Commis- sioner Keith Kelly announced to- day that on -going levels of unem- ployment in the state have trig- gered the federal Extended Ben- efits program. Montana's ex- tended benefits program became effective March 15, 2009. Unemployed workers who ex- haust all regular and emergency unemployment compensation (EUC08) and who are not eligible to file a new regular claim may be eligible to receive extended benefits. Eligible individuals who receive extended benefits can expect to receive 50% of the total weeks' entitlement on their regu- lar claim, up to a maximum of 13 weeks. Extended benefits are paid at the same weekly benefit amount as was paid on the regu- lar claim. Individuals receiving Barrett Hospital Foundation receives $15,000 grant Barrett Hospital Foundation was awarded their fifth Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grant for fiscal year 2009-10. This year the Foundation will receive $15,000 to support The Southwestern Montana Mammography Pro- gram, a program that provides essential educational resources, complimentary mammography screenings and follow-up care for low income women under the age of 50 who are underinsured or uninsured. For program information please call Barrett Hospital Foun- dation (683-6737) or Lesli Cottom, Program Director/Lead Mammographer (683-3104). The Race for the Cure will be Saturday. May 16, at the State Capitol in Helena This year, Barrett Hospital is a Bronze spon- sor Barrett Hospital Foundation has been asked to host a South- western Montana Mammography Program informational booth be- fore and during the race The Foundation will he hon- ored at the Grantee Reception/ Every Woman Counts Awards at Carroll College in Helena on Fri- day, May 15, from 4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. Deb Bradley, BHF Presi- dent, Betty Jo Howells, BHF Sec- retary Treasurer, Lesli Cottom, BHH Lead Miunmographer and Nondi Harrington, BHF Director are planning to attend both events. Quality Supply in Dillon asked their customers if they would he willing to round up their pur- chases during the month of March to help raise funds for Barrett Hospital Foundation's Prostate Cancer Awareness Program. This new program provides educa- tional materials and free PSA tests for men throughout South- western Montana. Their efforts were a success; funding efforts paid for 24 PSA tests. Supplemental Insurance Is an Affordable Option Having options is important Each individual's lifestyle and needs are different from the next person's Co- lonial Life and Accident Insurance Company offers a broad range ol benefit options and man!, can help combat your health care expense .4ccisient Care A guaranteed re- newable accident product that pro- vides benefits for on and off the job accidents Monthly composite rates Subscriber $111 00 SubSpouse $24.00 One -parent Family $30.00 Two -parent Family $.36.00 Terns Life - Offers level term op- tions, level death benefits and renew able to age 95 Cancer A guaranteed renewable, individual cancer product that helps pay some of the direct and indirect costs related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. For more information call Fie Bay Insurance Agency Benefits Representative Colonial Life sad Accident Located in die amber Building 406-681-010R PAID ADVERTISEMFN1 Extended Benefits have addi- tional requirements in searching for work and reporting to the agency Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly says, \The extended ben- efits will provide on -going finan- cial help to those Montanans who are still having a hard time find- ing employment. These monies are spent immediately in our lo - .cal communities, helping to sta- bilize local businesses and the economy \ Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the bulk of these benefits are paid using federal funds, so there will he no additional cost for private, experience rated employers and certain non-profit employers Governmental and Tribal employ- ers will he charged for EB ben- efits charged to their accounts. Individuals who are eligible to receive EB will be notified by mail or e-mail. For more infor- mation on the EB program, logon to http://uid.dli.mt.gov/xxx. MAY$ F. Tit mos Aibtoi Bait Theatre, Billings 1 Noon 1 5170 RSVP by April 10 Ain 21 I MAY TREASURE Q.U11 LUNCHEON State Bank & Trust Co 1 Noon 1 $7.50 RSVP by May 19 *31 -JUNE 12 I HEAT OF ALASKA hittlieriur reservation now I Wendy 683-2393
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